| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 072080 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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MILNE BAY, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-05. THE MOTOR VESSEL "ANSHUN", SUNK BY A JAPANESE CRUISER IN MILNE ...
Description
MILNE BAY, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-05. THE MOTOR VESSEL "ANSHUN", SUNK BY A JAPANESE CRUISER IN MILNE BAY HARBOUR, VIEWED AFTER BEING REFLOATED BY THE COMMONWEALTH SALVAGE MARINE SERVICE USING LABOUR PROVIDED BY AUSTRALIAN ARMY PERSONNEL. THE SHIP'S CREW ON THE BRIDGE WERE KILLED FROM A SHELL.